Typographical machine.



O. G. BUR'DINE.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED SBPT.17,1914.

Patented M1126, 1915.

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TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

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TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT.17,1914

1,126,383. Patented Ja11.26,1915.

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TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 17, 1914.

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O. G. BURDINE.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

APPLICATION FILED SEP'1.17,1914.

1,126,383. Patented Jan.26,1915.

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Referring to the drawings: ,ll igure his a CHARLES C. BURDINE, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT 01* COLUMBIA, ASSIGNOB, TO MERGENTHALER LINOTYEE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

TYPOGRAPHICAL MACHINE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 26, 19315.

Application filed September 1?, 191a. Serial No. 862,127.

To all whom it may concern:

, Beit known that 1, CHARLES C. Bmmrnn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Washington, in the District of Columbia, have invented certain new and useful improvements in Typographical Machines, of which the following is a specification, reference being bad therein to the accoinpanying drawing.

My invention relates -to typographical machines, such as linotype machines of the general organization represented in Letters Patent of the United States, No. 436,532, to O. Mergenthaler, wherein circulating matrices are released from a magazine or magazines in the order in which their characters areto appear in print and then assembled in line, the composed line transferred to the face of a mold, the mold filled with molten metal to form a slug or linotype against the matrices which produce the type char acters thereon, and the matrices thereafter returned by distributing mechanism to the magazine or magazines from which they started.

More particularly, it relates to such machines when equipped with a plurality of movable magazines, any selected one of which may be brought into operative relation to a single distributing mechanism, and is primarily intended to permit the speedy removal of the operative magazine without waiting for the return of the corresponding matrices still in course of distribution, this result being secured by supplemental means which deliver the remaining matrices thereto after it has been shifted, as will appear more fully from the detailed description.

In the accompanying drawings, 1 have shown my invention in preferred form and by way of example, and as applied to the Model 8 linotype, but obviously many changes and variations maybe made therein, and in its mode of application, which will still be comprised within its spirit.

Similarly, it may be adapted to other forms of typographical machines, such as typesetters, typecasters and the like, which handle type or dies, instead of matrices;

Generally speaking, I desire it to be understood that I do not limit myself to any specific 'form or embodiment, except in so far as such limitations are specified in the claims.

side yiew of a portion of the machine, with my improvements embodied therein; Fig. 2 1 s a similar view showing the parts in different position; Figs. 3, 4: and 5 are diagrannnatic views illustrating the mode of operation; Fig. 6 is a detached perspective of the operating devices; Figs. 7, 8 and 9 are detail views; and Fig. 10 is a view similar to Fig. l but of a modified arrangement.

The matrices X X X are stored as usual in the superposed magazines A A A, three such magazines being shown for purposes of ilh'istration, mounted upon the frame A, which may be shifted and locked in position by the connected devices A. and

respectively, operated from the handle it so as. to bring any selected magazine into 0 erative relation to the assembler raceway and the single distributor C and magazine entrance D. The parts so far described are or may be of the usual or any desired construction, such for instance as are employed in the Model 8 linotype, and in themselves constitute no part of my present invention, except as hereinafter specified.

In the ordinary operation of machines of this kind, when it is desired to change from one magazine to another, it is necessary to wait until all the matrices belonging tothe operative magazine are restored thereto, as its premature shifting would involve the delivery of these matrices to a different magazine and the mixture of fonts arising therefrom. In order to avoid this delay and to permit the immediate shifting of the magazines, l have provided means whereby the remaining type or matrices are delivered to the magazine after it has assumed its new position. These means preferably comprise a movable series of supplemental superposed chambers or magazine sections E, E E

corresponding respectively to the magazines its matrices X in course of delivery thereto from the distr butor (1 through the entrance D and section E In this position the sev eralchambers are shown in registration with their corresponding magazines, which is the normal condition of the parts. Assuming that it is desired to bring another magazine into operation, such as the upper one A, the frame A is immediately lowered and the magazine brought into operative relation to the raceway B, as shown in Fig. 4. However, at this time the frame E-remains stationary and the chamber 16 continues to re ceive the matrices X belonging to the previously used magazine A The chamber E remains in this position until all the matrices X are delivered thereto, after which the frame E descends and the parts resume their normal relations, as shown in Fig. 5, with the chamber E again in registration with the magazine A, which permits the restoration of the last matrices X there to, and with the chamber E in registration with the magazine A and the throat D, which permits the delivery of the matrices X to the former in the ordinary manner. It will be seen'that in this way the magazine may be immediately shifted without waiting for the final distribution of the matrices thereto, and that the'corresponding chamber or section remains in relation to the throat D for a suflicient period to receive the last matrices and then restores them to the shift ed magazine. The mechanism for moving the frame E in the manner indicated will next be described.

Referring to Figs. 1, 2 and 6, it will be noted that the frame E is mounted upon a plunger F formed longitudinallywith the rack F meshing into the pinion (i upon the short shaft upon the other-end of which is mounted the pinion G The latter pinion meshes into rack teeth upon the lower edge of the slide G which is also formed at its outer side with rack teeth meshing into the pinion G upon the vertical shaft G". The shaft G pinions G, G'", slide G, pinion G and shaft G are all carried by the bracket (Jr connected to the frame A, in such manner that they move upwardly and downwardly therewith. .The lower portion of the shaft G" passes through and is connected by a spline to the pinion H mounted in the fixed framework, so that it will be rotated thereby in its several vertical positions. Meshing into the pinion H is the longitudinally movable rack H connected by the link H to the central arm H of a three-armed lever, the upper and lower arms of which H and H are connected respectively by the links H and H to opposite sides of the double rocking plate J (see Fig. (l). The plate J is fixed to the handle J which operates the assembler J, in such manner that when the handle is depressed to elevate the assembler, the plate will be rocked therewith. The means employed for connecting the links H and H to the opposite flanges of the plate J 8 are the studs ill and H" which enga e freelyin'the respective curved or circu ar slots J and J this mode of connection being employed to permit a certain amount of lost or differential motion between the parts, as Will subsequently appear.

In the event that the chambers E E E are out of registration with the magazines A, A A respectively, as shown in Figs.

and i, the operation of the assembler lran- .dle J results in restoring the parts to normal position, as shown in Figs. 1, 3 and 5. That is to say, after a new magazine has been brought into action, and the chamber of the previously active magazine is left in distributing position, the latter is allowed to remain there until a line has been assembled from the new magazine and then forwarded. It is of course not essential that the movement of the chambers E E", E be controlled from the assembler handle, but the latter has been selected as the actuating means because of its convenience, its periodic operation, and the fact that in this Way ample time is afforded for the return of the matrices to the chamber left temporarily in distributing position. Y

The downward movement of the handle J and the consequent outward swinging of the plate J effects the actuation of either the link H or the link H according .to whether the stud H or H be in operative position, and the extent of movement of the actuating link dependsupon the location of its corresponding stud in the curved slot J or 3. Similarly it will be noted that according to which of the links H or H is operated, the three-armed lever will be rocked in one direction or the other, which movement is imparted through the link H and the connections previously described so as to elevate or depress the frame E and the chambers mounted thereon.

The selection of the link H or H" to be operated, and the extent of its movement, depend upon the relative positions of the frames A and I). For instance, in Figs. 1 and 3 the magazine frame A and chamber frame it are shown in their uppermost positions; whereas in Figs. 2 and 4 the frame A has descended to its lowermost position and the frame E remains elevated. Again, in Fig. 5 both frames are shown in their lowermost position. When the frames are in registration, the operation of the handle J is an idle one so far as relates to the shifting of the frame E. However, when the frames are out of registry, either the stud H or H will be so located in its corresponding slot J or J that the next actuation of the handle effects the shifting of the frame E into registration with the frame A.

This setting of the stud in its slot is eflected by the movementof the frame A relatively to the frame E, at which time the engagement of the pinion G with the fixed rack F on the plunger F, through the connections previously described, moves the three* armedlcvcr in one direction or the other, and to an extent proportional to the uu'iount of movement of the frame A. For instance, if the frame A has its niaiziuu'un n'iovcmc'nt. say from the position of Fig. l to that of Fig. 2, the corresponding stud will be so located in its slot that there will be a. minimum of lost motion at the next actuation of the handle J, which thus results in the maximum movement of the frame it, which is brought again into registration with the frame A in the manner previously described. It will be understood that if the amount of relative movement between the frames is less than the maximum, the corresponding stud will be adjusted to a less extent in its slot, in which event the next operation of the handle J will be accompanied by a corresponding amount of lost motion, but will effect a sufficient shifting of the frame it to move it into registration with. the frame A. It is in this manner that it provide for the differential swinging of the three-armed lever to correspond to the necessary amount of shifting of the frame E, and as pointed out, the direction in which. the lever is moved, and the subsequent elevation or depression of the frame E, are thus made to depend upon the initial relative movement of the frame A upward or downward, and the consequent setting of the parts through the rotation of the pinion G in one direction or the other by the rack F The frame E may be held securely in adjusted position in any desired manner. as for instance by the provision on the plunger F of a series of teeth F adapted to be. engaged by the spring-pressed pawl K, which is connected by the link K, elbow lever if, and link K to the operating lever L, which is preferably located in proximity to the handle J so that both may be grasped by the operator simultaneously, all in the manner understood in the art. Similarly, any suitable means may be employed, for countcrbalancing the Weight of the frame l1 such for instance as the springF suitably connected to the plunger F, as diagramn'iatically indicated in Fig. 7.

In order to hold the matrices securely in the magazine sections or chambers E, H E, when the magazines proper are shifted out of registration therewith, l have provided locking means best illustrated in Figs. 8 and 9. Each of the chambers is provided .near its lower end with a transversely movable bar or slide M, which is grooved to correspond to the grooves in the chamber, and in such manner that when the respective grooves register, which is the normal condition, the matrices will pass freely through the chamber, but if the bar be shifted so as i to interrupt the groove registry (Fig. 8), the matrices will be locked therein. Slidably mounted upon the frame E (Fig. 9), is the verthwal piece N engaging slots M in the end of each of the locking bars M; and also eounccl'ral' to the frame are cam pieces M" arranged to oz'igagc the slide N and move it laterally in one direction, and the spring it'll acting in the opposite direction, so that when the slide is elevated, all ofthe bars M will be in normal or unlocking position, and when it is depressed, the bars will be in locking position. The means for imparting the vertical movement to the slide N comprise the spring hi (Figs. 1 and 2) tending to move it (l()\Vll\Yftl'(.l to locking position, and the elbow lever N on the frame E and pivotally connected at one end to the bottom of the slide, and with its other end in the path of the cam piece N upon the frame A. ll hen the frames-A and E register (Fig. 1), the action of the cam piece upon the elbow le'rer elevates the slide and unlocks the matrices all the chambers. When the frames are out of registration (Fig. 2), the cam piece no lougr' acts upon the elbow lever, the spring lKI' depresses the slide, thus shirt ug the bars M so as to lock the matrices in all the chambers. in this way I prevent the discharge of matrices from the chambers unless they be in registration with their corresponding magazines.

in Fig. 10 l have shown a modified arrangement, wherein in place of the rack F pinion G, shaft (l pinion G, rack slide G pinion G, and shaft G, as previously described, l shaft connected by a spline to the pinion ii, and formed at upper end with a bevel pinion O, which meshes into the sector pivotally mounted upon the bracket O depending from the frame A. Rigidly conv nected to the sector 0 is the arm connected by the link 0 to the frame E, and also rigidly mounted upon the sector is an upwardly extending arm G, theend of which is heated between the oppositely acting springs t), which serve to counterbalance the weight of the. frame 111. It will be that when the frame A is moved out of registration with the frame E, the resultant movement of the arm acting through the s ctor (7 and bevel gear Q will rotate the shaft 0 and pinion H, and consequently will set the operating parts in relation to the handle J in substantially the same manner and with the same results as those described in connection with the earlier form, and which mode of operation need not therefore be repeated. The principal advantage of the modified arrangement is that it simplifies and reduces the number of parts, and moreover provides yielding means which not only counterbalance the frame, but also serve to return the connected parts and hold them in proper POlil lJO'll.

As previously staterhl have shown my ll1- vention only in )rel'errcd form and by way of example, and as applied to a lii'iotype machine. but obviously many modifications and alterations therein, and in its mode oi? adaptation, will suggest themselves to those skilled in the art, without departure from its scope. Having thus described my invention, its construction and mode of operation, what claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is as follows:

1. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines movable to bring any selected. one into operative position, a single distributing mechanism to cooperate with the selected magazine, and means whereby the type or matrices are delivered from the distributing mechanism to said magazine after the latter has been moved from its operative position.

2. In a typographical machine, the com-- bination of a plurality of magazines capable of mechanical selection for independent use, a single distributing n'i'echa'nisin cooperating with the magazine in use, and means whereby type or matrices are delivered from the distributing mechanism to said magazine after another one has been selected.

3. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality oi magazines, :1 single distributing mechanism cooperating with one of said magazines, means 'lor bringing a second magazine into action, and means to receive type or matrices still in course of distribution when the second magazine is brought into action and restore them to the first magazine.

'4. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality ol i'nagazines, a single distributing mechanism cooperating with one of said n'iagazines, the said magazines being movable to bring a different one into action, and means to receive type or matrices belonging to the first magazine and still in course of distribution when the magazines are shifted and then to restore them thereto.

5. In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine, a distributing mechanism tl'ierel'or, the said magazine being movable at will out of operative relation to the distributing mechanism, and means to receive type or matrices still in course of distribution at the time the magazine is moved and then to restore them thereto.

6. In a tyjmgraphical machine, the combination of a magazine, a distributing mechanism therefor. and an intermediate chamber through which the matrices pass from the latter to the former, the said magazine being moval'ilc at will from its operative position, and the said chamber being subsequentl y movable into registration therewith, tor the purpose described.

7. ln a typographical machine, the combination, of a magazine, a distributing mechanism therefor, and an intermediate chamher through which the matricespass from the latter to the former, the said magazine being .u'iovable at will from its operative position, and automatic means for subseqently moving the chamber into registration therewith, for the purpose described.

8. in a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines movable to bring one or another into operative position, a single distributing mechanism therefor, and a chamber through which the type or matrices pass from the distributing mechanism to the operative magazine, the said chamber being movable into registration with said magazine after it has been moved. from its operative position.

'9. In a ty 'iographical machine, the combination of a plurality, of magazines movable to bring one. or another into operative position, a single distributing mechanism tl'ierefor, and a chamber through which the type or matrices pass from the distributing mechanism to the operative magazine, the said chamber being movable into registration with said magazine after it has been moved lromits operative position, and automatic means for ellecting such movement of the chamber.

10. in a typographical machine, the (30111- bination of a plurality of magazines, a corresponi'ling plurality of chambers registering therewith, the magazines being movable out of registration with the chambers, and the chambers being subsequently movable back into registration with the magazines, all for the purpose described. 11. in a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, a corresponding plurality of chambers registering therewith, said magazines being movable out of registration with the chambers, and automatic means for moving said. chambers back into registration with the magazines, for the purpose described.

12. in a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine, a. delivery chamber lhcre'ior, said parts being movable into and out of registration with each other, and means to hold type or matrices within the delivery chamlior when the parts are out of registration and torelcase them when said parts are in registration.

13. in a ty 'mgraphical machine, the com bination of a magazine, a delivery chamber therefor, said parts being movable into and out o'l registration with each other, and a locking device to retain the type or matrices in the delivery chamber, the said device be- 1,126,383 I if ing movable to locking and unlocking position when the parts are moved out of and into registration respectively.

14. In a typographical machine, the com bination of a magazine, a delivery chamber therefor provided with a locking device for the type or matrices, the magazine and delivery chamber being movable into and out of registration with each other, and means for moving the locking device to active and inactive position as said parts are moved out of and into registration respectively.

15. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, a corresponding series of delivery chambers therefor, eachprovided with a locking de vice for the type or matrices, said magazines being movable out of registration with the chambers, and said chambers being movable back into registration with the magazines, and means for moving the locking devices to active and inactive positions as .the said parts are moved out of and into registration respectively.

16. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, a. corresponding plurality of delivery chambers registering therewith and each provided with a locking device for the type or matrices, said magazines being movable at will out of registrationwith -said chambers, and means for moving the said locking devices to active positions when the magazines are so moved.

17. In a typographical machine, the combination of a magazine, a delivery chamber registering therewithand provided with a locking device for the type or matrices, said magazine being movable at will out of registration with said chamber, and means controlled by the movement of the magazine for moving the locking device to active position.

18. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines movable to bring one or another into operative position, a corresponding plurality of delivery chambers movable subsequently into registration with the magazines, and means foreff-ecting said movement of the chambers, said means being'rendered active by the movement of the magazines.

19. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines movable to different extents to bring one or another into operative position, a correspomling plurality of delivery chambers movable to corresponding extents to register with the magazines, and means for effecting the movement of'said delivery chambers, said means being controlled as to their extent of action by the extent of movement of the magazines.

20. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, a corresponding plurality of delivery chambers movable into registration therewith, a movable assembler wherein the line is composed, and means operated by the movement of the assembler for effecting the movement of the delivery chambers.

21. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality ofmagazines, a corresponding plurality of delivery chambers movable into registration therewith, a mov able part of the machine, and means operated by the movement of said part for effecting the movement of the delivery chambers.

22. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines, a corresponding plurality of delivery chambers movable into registration therewith, a movable part of the machine, and means operated by the movement of said part for efiecting the movement of the delivery chambers, said means being normally inactive.

23. In a typographical machine, the combination of a plurality of magazines movable to bring one or another into operative position, a corresponding plurality of delivery chambers movable subsequently into registration with the magazines, a movable part of the machine, and means operated by the movement of said part for effecting said movement of the chambers, said means being rendered active by the movement of the magazines.

In testimony whereof, I have affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES C. BUR-DINE.

WM. J. DOLAN. 

